Citrusdal was established in 1916 and is known as the Gateway to the Cederberg Mountains, situated in the Olifants River valley. It is mostly a farming community and agriculture is mostly Citrus. However, the town although small is quite a bustling town as it is adjacent to Clanwilliam and very much a tourist destination. Accommodation is affordable and when staying in the town, you are able to explore Piketberg, Porterville, and Paleisheuwel.
As you enter the entrance of the town, there is a turnoff to the Old Village which was the original town of Citrusdal and well worth the visit if you enjoy history of old towns. You will still be able to see the Old Post Office and Postmaster’s house which has been lovingly restored. Quite a few farmstall dot the N7 around that area so please stop and browse. Pleasant and delightful treats are in abundance.
Citrusdal is also known for its hot springs known simply as The Baths. This is situated 18 km south of the town. The water heats up to a wonderful 43C. and the springs lie in a beautiful wooded ravine.
AFRIKAANS
Neem gerus die agterpad van Clanwilliam na Citrusdal toe, aan die verkeerde kant van die rivier.
Deur die klowe van die Cederberge is die mooiste kampeer plekke en ook verblyf wat deur Cape Nature beskikbaar gestel word en ook onderhou word. Wees gewaarsku dit neem baie langer om so te ry as met die N7. Dis ook onder andere die vallei van die Rooibos tee en hier kry mense die geleentheid om verskei geure van die besonderse tee te geniet. Maar hier is ook baie meer om te sien en die stap roetes is besonders goed uitgelê. In die vallei is ook pragtige fynbos en die geur van Citrus hang in die lug. By verskeie padstalle koop mens die heerlikste vrugte uit die vallei so wees op die uitkyk. Gaan kuier gerus in Clanwilliam by die Roobostee Winkel en geniet verskillende geure tee. Koop gerus om saam te neem huis toe.
